Google Officially Discontinues Nexus 7 Tablet

An anonymous reader writes: Google's 7-inch tablet has disappeared from the Google Store, where a note in red type simply states that the device is no longer available for purchase. "The Nexus 7 was first released back in 2013, so it's fair to say it had a good run. The Android-based tablet received great reviews, but what really made it a long-term success was the fact that it was affordable and continually received updates from Google. Manufactured by Asus, the Nexus 7 was even treated to Android Lollipop, the latest version of the operating system, although not with bug-free results. The discontinuation shouldn't come as a big surprise, however, as Google pulled a similar move back in March with the Nexus 5 smartphone, not to mention the Nexus 9 tablet's release last fall."

Comments

Older than you might think

[johnw]

The Nexus 7 was first released back in 2013

Which is why the first ones are known as Nexus 7 (2012)

They had to discontinue it

[erice]

to free up the name name for the inevitable 7" smart phone.

Re:Good bye ( and not good buy)

[Dzimas]

When I realized that my 2009 ipad2 was still being used daily (albeit with lack of updates not as secure and running slowly) I realized that you can't beat apple hardware longevity.

Your "2009" iPad 2 was released in March 2011, so it's not quite as old as you think. ;)

And who's fault is that?

[ArcadeMan]

The person who took the decision to terminate the Nexus 7 series is called Rick Deckard.

Re:And who's fault is that?

[koan]

Sounds like a replicant...

Re:And who's fault is that?

[skaralic]

Too bad he won't live... but then again, who does?